Priory Meadows

Education

For those coming to Priory Meadows with young children, Hempsted C of E Primary School, Linden Primary School and St. Paul’s C of E primary school are all within easy reach. For older children there is an excellent choice of secondary schools. For further and higher education, Gloucestershire College and the University of Gloucester are both nearby.

Shopping

The nearest local supermarket is Sainsbury’s in St Ann Way. Continue along St. Ann Way across the canal and set in a stunning waterside location you’ll find Gloucester Quays, which features an outlet shopping centre. Adjacent is a more traditional retail park, The Peel Centre. Just a little further away are the Eastgate Shopping Centre, Eastgate Market and the King’s Walk. Gloucester also offers a wide range of independent stores and a weekly farmer’s market.

Leisure Facilities

From Paddle Boarding around the Docks, to skiing, snowboarding or tubing at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre, the longest dry ski slope in England, Gloucester offers a fantastic choice of leisure activities. Gloucester Cathedral is home to over 1,000 years of architectural history as well as being a location for the Harry Potter films. The city also boasts several museums, ranging from Beatrix Potters to the Jet Age as well as a host of restaurants, cafés and pubs.

Around and About

Priory Meadows is just a mile and a half from the railway station and less than five miles from the M5 motorway, making it perfectly placed for travel and commuting. With the Cotswolds on your doorstep, you will never be short of a delightful destination for a day out. The charming Regency spa town of Cheltenham is just next door and offers an abundance of attractions, from Michelin starred dining to Cheltenham Racecourse, the home of Jump Racing. Bristol and Bath are also within easy reach. There are regular trains from Gloucester to Birmingham International and London Paddington.